Beer Camp Chico

An Epic Adult Day Camp!

Sierra Nevada Beer Camp returns to our breweries in Chico and Mills River! It’s an epic adult day camp like you’ve never seen before. We’re shaking it up with dozens of games, a ropes course, keg bowling, Hammer-Schlagen®, climbing wall, Strider pump course, and more. Enjoy full-sized pours of your favorite Sierra Nevada beers, special collaboration beers created just for Beer Camp, and awesome culinary creations. Come ready to party, get a little dirty, and experience Beer Camp in a whole new way.

TICKETS

SOLD OUT! If you’re going to Beer Camp, don’t forget to grab some beer tickets!

This crisp West coast IPA is brewed with grapefruit and lime to capture the refreshing tart flavors of the Paloma cocktail. The grapefruit and lime accentuate and add depth to the citrus and floral notes created through the combination of Citra, Strata, and Crystal hops.

2) IPL: IBU 45, ABV 4.8%

This unfiltered lager is hopped with a whopping combination of Mosaic, Mandarina, Simcoe, and Citra lupulin power to pack a citrus and tropical fruit aromatic punch. We balanced out the smooth malt sweetness with even more hops including El Dorado, Galaxy, and Nug 33.

3) Hoppy American Wheat: IBU 30, ABV 5.8%

This heavily dry hopped American wheat is a bold and juicy take on the traditional wheat beer. Delicious tropical fruit notes are balanced by a mouthwatering tartness created with the addition of just the right amount of sour wort.

4) Turkish Coffee Stout: IBU 28, ABV 7%

Turkish coffee is known for being bold, syrupy, and spicy. We added cardamom directly to the brew kettle to balance the vanilla and toffee notes of the mash. Then we steeped freshly ground coffee directly in the bright tank to impart a full and rich coffee aroma.

5) Blackberry Saison: IBU 27, ABV 7.5%

With its pine aroma and sparkling fruit finish, this ale will invoke summer days spent in the woods, eating berries right off the bush. Blackberry wine along with piney Chinook hops and earthly Mosaic hops create a perfectly balanced take on this farmhouse style.

6) Sour Belgian Wit: IBU 15, ABV 5%

Move over Mimosa, there’s a new brunch champion in town. We added oranges to almost every part of the brewing process; oranges in the mash, orange peel and coriander in the whirlpool, oranges in the lauter tun, and orange peel in the fermenter. All this citrus accentuates the tart notes of sour wort in the kettle, creating a jammy, juicy, and wonderfully lively Belgian Wit.

You CAN skip the line: We’ll have can stations throughout the festival because we hate lines as much as you do.

THE FUN STUFF:

Some of Sierra Nevada’s rad versions of traditional day camp activities:

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PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. Really, we can’t stress this enough, if you overindulge, leave your car or bike overnight and come back for it the next day. Take the free shuttle or a taxi; you’ll make some new friends and keep everyone safe. We also created these great options for you:

FREE SHUTTLE from Downtown Chico — the shuttle will run on a continuous loop on Saturday from 11:30 am - 8:00 pm. Pick up and drop off are at the transit center across from Madison Bear Garden. This transportation option is ideal for those seeking post-fest festivities.

PARKING AT SILVER DOLLAR FAIRGROUNDS Complimentary parking is available at the fairgrounds. You can take the shuttle that will run back and forth from 11:30am- 8:00pm. If you need to, you can leave your car overnight at the fairgrounds and pick it up the next day.

***PARKING AND SHUTTLE INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

***THERE IS NO PARKING ON SITE AT SIERRA NEVADA***

***PLEASE FEST RESPONSIBLY!***

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I buy tickets?

This event is sold out!

How many tickets can I purchase?

Each transaction is limited to 10 tickets.

How do I purchase Beer Tickets?

The answer is twofold:

Skip the line and pre-purchase your Beer tickets online! Pre-purchased beer tickets will be in allotments of five tickets and can be redeemed at dedicated express lines in the beer tickets area. The pre-purchased beer tickets line will move significantly faster; we highly recommend this option.

As always, additional beer tickets will be on sale at the event in whatever quantity suits you best.

Beer tickets are not transferable between festival locations

Beer tickets are not refundable

Beer tickets will be for sale until 7:15 pm the day of the festival.

What breweries will be at Beer Camp?

Beer Camp is all new for 2018. Sierra Nevada will be the only brewery in attendance! Did we mention full-sized pours?

Chico tickets include a beer, but Mills River tickets don’t, what gives?

Because of state and local liquor licensing laws in North Carolina, we aren’t able to include beer with the price of admission. The primary cost of admission covers the cost of activities, entertainment, and general Beer Camp awesomeness.

What is the deal with the designated driver tickets?

There is no designated driver status at Beer Camp. The primary cost of admission covers the cost of activities, entertainment, and general Beer Camp awesomeness. In Chico, we will have non-alcoholic beverage options to replace the beer provided in the price of admission!

Non-Alcoholic Beverage List: COMING SOON!

What should I wear?

Traditional summer camp attire is encouraged and costumes are highly encouraged (but not required). You don’t need to get fancy, just have fun with it!

Will there be a costume contest?

Heck yeah, we are awarding one group of festive costume-clad campers a set of free tickets to Beer Camp 2019! We define a group as 2 or more campers. Let’s keep it clean people, but have fun and show your Beer Camp spirit! Our emcee will deliver contest info during the festival.

What’s on the menu?

Check back for the complete list! While we strive to have a selection that meets everyone’s dietary needs, we can’t guarantee that we will be able to accommodate highly restrictive diets. If this is a major concern, please contact us at beercampinfo@sierranevada.com for possible accommodations.

I’m over 21, but my baby isn’t… I’ll be carrying her the whole time, is it okay to bring her anyway?

Sorry, by law no one under 21 can be admitted, regardless of how far under 21 they are…but congrats on the new addition to the family. May we suggest a parents’ afternoon out?

I’m having trouble with the registration system; whom should I call for help?

At the bottom of the Eventbrite page, you’ll find a “contact the organizer” button. Shoot us a message and give us a couple of days to get back to you. We’ll get you taken care of; we’re here to help!

Something came up… I can’t make it. Can you refund my tickets?

Unfortunately, we will not be able to issue refunds for this event. Please find a friend to go in your place. You’ve got lots of friends; someone will want your tickets!

Are Admission Tickets transferable?

Yup, Admission Tickets are 100% transferable. Please remind the lucky recipient to bring a valid government-issued ID along with the ticket. This event is 21+ only.

NOTE: Admission Tickets are not transferable between festival locations.

Oops! I’ve lost my license; will you let me in without it?

Well, we’d like to, but we can’t. Legally, we have to make sure everyone inside the event is over 21. Bring your passport or any other government-issued photo ID, and you’ll be good to go!

Should I bring cash or a credit card?

Please bring some form of payment with you for food, additional beer tickets, and maybe something nice for your sweetheart at the gift shop. Skip the line and pre-purchase your Beer tickets online!

PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. Really, we can’t stress this enough, if you overindulge, leave your car or bike overnight and come back for it the next day. Take the free shuttle or a taxi; you’ll make some new friends and keep everyone safe. We also created these great options for you:

FREE SHUTTLE from Downtown Chico — the shuttle will run on a continuous loop on Saturday from 11:30 am - 8:00 pm. Pick up and drop off are at the transit center across from Madison Bear Garden. This transportation option is ideal for those seeking post-fest festivities.

PARKING AT SILVER DOLLAR FAIRGROUNDS Complimentary parking is available at the fairgrounds. You can take the shuttle that will run back and forth from 11:30am- 8:00pm. If you need to, you can leave your car overnight at the fairgrounds and pick it up the next day.

***PARKING AND SHUTTLE INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

***THERE IS NO PARKING ON SITE AT SIERRA NEVADA***

***PLEASE FEST RESPONSIBLY!***

I don’t like beer; is there anything else to drink?

BLASPHEMY…it is Beer Camp after all! Okay, okay, we’ll have free water (bring a refillable water bottle!) and a few other non-alcoholic beverages for purchase.